Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 3/30/12 4:59pm

Elon Poll indicates statewide lack of confidence in presidential candidates

By Katherine Blunt

North Carolinians expressed low confidence in the abilities of current presidential candidates, particularly Republican contenders, to handle foreign and domestic affairs, indicated by a recent Elon University Poll. Respondents were asked which candidate they were most confident of on matters of both foreign and domestic policy.

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NEWS 3/30/12 11:26am

The White Panda promises ‘craziness’ at Spring Show

By Lindsay Kimble

When Elon University’s Spring Show is held March 30, expect “Pandamonium” on the stage. The White Panda, consisting of Dan “DJ Griffi” Griffith and Tom “Procrast” Evans, began in 2009 when both boys were in college at the University of Southern California and Northwestern University, respectively.

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NEWS 3/30/12 10:51am

Conference shows lawyers’ responsibility extends beyond law

By Adriana Miano

The Elon University School of Law has a goal for its students that extends beyond finding success in the legal field.

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NEWS 3/29/12 8:15pm

Holi celebration adds color to Young Commons

By Mary Kate Brogan

[box]Video edited by Sheryl Davis, Multimedia Editor.[/box] Bare feet slide around in the grass and across the tarp.

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NEWS 3/29/12 6:13pm

Spring Break through our lens

By Claire Esparros

Check out what some of our staff photographers did over Spring Break by taking a look at the photographs from their trips.

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NEWS 3/29/12 3:12pm

The News Report - March 29, 2012

By Grace Elkus

Grace and Melissa discuss this weeks short paper! This week they look into faculty discussing everything from weight loss to staff getting an Elon degree for FREE!

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NEWS 3/29/12 1:02pm

The pronoun trap

By Adriana Miano

Have you ever tried to have a conversation about a person you know without using gender pronouns? It’s harder than you might think.  Making a call home to update your parents on interactions with your roommates, friends and professors could prove especially challenging if the words “he” and “she” were off-limits. The role that gender pronouns play in our daily lives and daily conversations was brought to my attention today during an interview with SPECTRUM member Raafe Purnsley.

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NEWS 3/29/12 7:16am

Faculty vote unanimously for bias and discrimination policy

By Hannah Delacourt

The Academic Council has clarified policies and procedures with respect to discrimination and prejudice on campus with a new policy. According to Brooke Barnett, the senior fellow for diversity and global engagement in the Office of the President, those who have worked on creating the new policy want to stress that Elon now has policies for any form of harassment or discrimination, and the new policy clarifies the process for reporting incidents of harassment and discrimination. The Academic Council passed the handbook change in February, and in early March the faculty approved it unanimously. [quote]We have a process that is more fair, not just for the person who had an injustice done to them, but also to the person accused of that injustice.

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NEWS 3/29/12 7:15am

Human nature explored in wake of recent tragedies

By Katherine Blunt

The loss of a few invoked the outrage of many. The recent tragedies that unfolded on three separate continents were distinct in context but similar in nature.

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NEWS 3/29/12 7:10am

Annual Founders Day honors Elon contributor

By Kristen Olsen

This year’s Founders Day honored the contributions made by Elon grandparent Dalton L. McMichael Sr. Founders Day is an annual event every March that celebrates Elon's charter by the North Carolina legislature.

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NEWS 3/28/12 4:22pm

Elon freshman arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia

By Grace Elkus

An Elon freshman was arrested Tuesday in Danieley Center on six charges of drug paraphernalia and was due in court today on these charges. Joseph Allen Flynn, 18, of 4 Revolutionary Rd, Acton, Mass.

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NEWS 3/28/12 2:33pm

Slack Lining on the Quad

By Al Drago

I was coming out of Moseley Monday afternoon when I saw three or four guys balancing on this rope on Young Commons.

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NEWS 3/28/12 2:20pm

Amuse Yourself - March 28, 2012

By Rebecca Iannucci

Rebecca Iannucci and Rebecca Wickel discuss spring break and getting back in the swing of The Pendulum.

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NEWS 3/27/12 7:27pm

Love the movie? Read the book!

By Lindsay Kimble

Today, while actively perusing the addictively popular website Pinterest (if you haven’t heard of it until now, heed my warning of its time-sucking nature), I came across a shirt reading “The book was better.” Admittedly, I chuckled a bit at the phrase, but after brief amusement, it got me thinking.

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NEWS 3/27/12 7:14pm

Intriguing content despite fewer pages

By Katherine Blunt

Our paper is short this week, but it’s not lacking in content. It was quite interesting to explore the prevalence of digital technology in the classroom. Considering the campus is so wired, it’s somewhat surprising to talk to professors that don’t support the total integration of technology in the classroom. At times, I certainly find my laptop to be a distraction during class time, and I understand why one might limit laptop usage.

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NEWS 3/27/12 3:10pm

Astley’s absence creates space for reflection, dialogue

By Katherine Blunt

He still leaves the light on in her bedroom at night, even though she won’t be coming home. Nearly nine months after the death of his daughter, Malcolm Astley is still learning to cope with his grief, and he is not alone.

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NEWS 3/27/12 3:01pm

Technology in the classroom: Some professors resist immersion

By Katherine Blunt

He prefers a legal pad to an iPad and a whiteboard to Blackboard. He writes class notes by hand and encourages his students to do the same. “It’s not that I don’t like technology,” said economics professor Steve DeLoach.

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NEWS 3/27/12 2:58pm

Freshen up any room for spring

By Erin Valentine

From the doldrums of classes to hiding from the bitter cold, many college students retreat into their dorms and apartments to hibernate during the winter.

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NEWS 3/27/12 2:52pm

‘Kony 2012:’ Manipulating facts, perpetuating ‘white man’s burden’ in Africa

By Edith Veremu

A few weeks ago, the Internet was struck with Joseph Kony 2012 fever. #StopKony, #Kony2012, Uganda and Invisible Children trended on Twitter for days, and posts were reblogged on Tumblr.

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NEWS 3/27/12 2:39pm

Women’s contributions to society cannot be crammed into 30 days

By The Pendulum

Women throughout history have made unparalleled contributions to our society, contributions that have benefited both women and men.Their efforts are noticeable within our society every day, in fields ranging from politics to science, education and health care. And yet, the daily contributions of these women to society are annually shortchanged and shepherded into a disproportionately small amount of time designated to honor them. Women's History deserves more attention than it currently receives.

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